Ohio State coach Ryan Day announced that the team has hired Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on Tuesday. Knowles was a finalist for the Broyles Award, given to the nation's top assistant coach.
"I have offered a position on the Ohio State football staff to Oklahoma State University defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and he has accepted it," Day said in a release. "Starting Jan. 2, Knowles will be the Buckeyes' new defensive coordinator. What is most important at this time is that we put our players in the best position possible to finish this season with a win in the Rose Bowl.